Waymo Opens Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxi to All Riders in Three Cities
Waymo has opened its next-generation robotaxi, the Ojai, to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco . The rollout marks a commercial milestone for the Alphabet subsidiary as it transitions from its modified Jaguar I-Pace fleet…
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne Launch Autonomous Rides in Zagreb — Uber's First in Europe
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launched autonomous rides in Zagreb on August 20, 2026, making the Croatian capital the first European city where riders can book a self-driving vehicle through the Uber app . The service is available in key areas…
Tesla Robotaxi Drives Through Bollards in Austin With Passengers Aboard
An unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi in Austin, Texas, drove through a row of plastic bollards protecting a closed-off curb extension while carrying passengers, according to video footage posted to the r/SelfDrivingCars subreddit by user bladersk…
Uber Launches Baidu Apollo Go Driverless Robotaxis in Dubai
Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis are now live on the Uber platform in Dubai, marking the first real-world deployment of Uber's multi-partner autonomous vehicle network on public roads . The service launched on August 20, with U…
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RANKED · 5 THIS DAYRivian Spinout Also Raises $150M Series D for Autonomous Driving
Also Inc., the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian, has raised $150 million in a Series D round led by Prysm Capital to accelerate its autonomous driving development . The funding follows a $200 million round Also announced in Ma…